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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

RocAeser Democrat, o. O. warren Of me Bw6ate Com.
merciai Idvsrtssr, O. W. Cutter Of The Loekp0 Unon,
B. Patt Of 7s fougAkeepss EagIs and r. J. RnapR Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

Business men downtown, especially those con-
nected with the Exchanges and the banks, are
pretty unanimously against the Saturday Half
Holiday law, and it is likely that as soon as
they can change their rules, the new statute
will be ignored. This need not discourage
the leaders of the half holiday movement 1t
is not bank clerks, or employees in Wall Street
or in the Exchanges that suffer most from
over-work. 1t is the vast army Of toilens in
factories and in the trades, and the great host
of statesmen and saleswomen in the large
wholesale and retail dry goods houses uptown,
that imperatively need relief. If public opin-
ion can 10 so reused that all these establish.
mcnts feel obliged to let their working people
off on Saturday afternoon, the law will accom-
plish practically what it was intended for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

The attempt of the General Executive Board
Of the Knights of Labor to settle the troubles
in the order in this neighborhoOd has been
a farce. No. 40, knowing perfectly well that
it controls the Board at Philadelphia, has taken
no pains to disguise its high handed methods,
and has gwen the committeeman to understand
plainly that it means to have its own way.
no matter whether anybody else likes 1t
ornot. Since the committee fully recognizes
this fact as well as the compliments against
No. 40, it is easy to see that the investigation
can accomplish nothing in behalf of peace,
AFFECT submission to the Home Club with
"Tim" Mcguire at the head of it is what No.
40 demands. Perhaps it ia just as
well that this point has been reached
90 early. Thinking workingmen must realize
ere long that slavery to an organization is quite
as bad as slavery of any other kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

Boston is unable TO place loan Of 100000
bearing gig per cent interest at par. Controller
Loew finds no difficulty in placing any amount OF
New.Yorl1's promises TO pay, bearing only per
cent interest, at 1O8 and over. Clearly the Hub
is not the financial centre of the universe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

THE TRIBUNR's Buffalo correspondent fairly gave
the telIx of both sides about the late verdict
against the Everests in the oiLconspiracy case
Tho New-York World singles out what the
friends Of tho convicted men say. attributes thai
to TaE TRIBUNE, and bowls about support TO
monopoly. Docs The " ord really need to
play tho demagogue Us foolshly and openly as this
Tho Mexican Governments account Of the kill
ing Of Captain Crawford indicates irregularities
on both sides, II the facts are stated Senior
Macrlscal says that Crawford was shot by band
of Mexican volunteers that had been raised by
private citizen for defence against tho Indians. He
also states that Captain CrIwford's command were
not in uniform and had nothing to designate their
military character This sounds Incredible, but it
ought 10 be inquired into ls 1t possible that
United States troops lay aside their uniforms when
crossing tho frontier OF friendly Power to pursue
Indians II does not seem possible, but II ii IL
not IL certainly calls for prompt and emphatic
denial As for the alleged Mexican volunteers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19
DouBLY MrRITORIOUS.

ffom Jhs AI6aNy JOuFHdt. ~. =. ..hnv
Tho Vedder bill has every thing 10 commend ~ MI
t be ne garded as a tax Temperance I'll
The objections raised it OF that trivial ana yl
kind which would be urged against any temperah'' Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19
ADMIRABLY ADAPTED TO ITS END.

from lhs cHfdctSe otdnoH0
Republicans shonld stand shoulder 10 shoulder In "
support They will cause much vicious Legislation %
which their party Is held responsible. To be almost
given II the furnish the commonwealth with so excsle
an instrument for beating down the might and insoeu
OF the liquor traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

FoREIGN.-The French Cabinet crisis; NJ de
Freycinet to be summoned to form new Ministry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

Judge Gndcrslecve rightly ordered the acqulttsi
Of Schwab's bMI,ccpcr on the ground thai Ihe
Excise low had been violated in Schwabs place.
Schwab himself. and not the barlleeper' was the
guilty man. The principal in such case, not
his agent is plainly the man 10 be punished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19

Democratic newspapers which are now engaged
in explaining that they do not want State census
taxen-they only want an enumeration Of the in
habitants of the State-are not original The
difference between tweededee and tweedledum
was insisted upon ages ego
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-19
A GOOD REPUBLICAN MEASURE.

The bill involves principle OF action 10 which the
publican party Is committed and IL should be prompt
passed. leaving the Governor and his party friends
place themselves on record as they may deem proper
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

fled himself with its interests until No
vember 20, 1887, when he babe goodbye
to wife, children and friends and went to
that "bourne whence no traveller re-
turns" leaving behind him the reputa-
ton of having been an honest man, a
kind, obliging neighbor, a loving hus-
band and father and sincere though
transformations Christian.
j. j. Hale Post, No. &C, G.. A. r.. held
its annual election of officers at its first
regular meeting in this month and chose
5. c. Gibbs, c.; ID. C. Bent, 5. V. c.: j.
). Cook, j. V. c.; II. G. Damon, @. NJ. ;
G. w. Farmer, surgeon: j. Emery, chap
lain: A. c. Goodell, o. D.: G. II. At
wood, o. g.; j. D. Cook, delegate and
ID. Bent. alternate, to department EN-
campment at st. Johnsbury. The post
was inspected by W. II. Flint, assistant
inspector, of Brandon, who found it far
from dead
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
ORWELL.

The snow which fell more than a week
since has settled down so that people are
commencing to Go their winters work to
some extent.
| EXrs. Charles Walker died on Frida&
afternoon of consumption. Her funeral
was attended from her late residence on
Monday, Rev. 5. F. Calhoun conducting
the religious services.
VIM. Martin is reported to be a little
better. but is not improving as rapidly as
his friends hoped he might. Mrs. Lavo-
mia Parks is gradually failing. Miss
Jessie Abbey is thought to be a little
more comfortable.
The Christmas entertainment given by
the Congregational Sunday-school on
Friday evening of last week was attend
ed at the town hall by crowded house,
who appeared to enjoy it to its full meas
ure, If the cheering given the musical
and literary portion of it is a criterion.
The tree was loaded with presents, many
families awaiting themselves of this pleas
ant way of distributing presents among
the members of their families. The sing
ing of Christmas pieces by the choir was,
as might be expected, very fine indeed :;
also songs by Miss Griswold and the
male quartette were highly applauded.
but the attractive feature of the music
was Frank Ochampaugh's orchestra,
composed of himself and Arthur Cults,
with his son and daughter, Eddie and
Blanche, with Robbie Hall and Bessie
Skinner, all performing their parts on
instruments of some kind. The recital
tons by the little Misses Grace Lewis,
Mary Mather, Addie Raymond and Mary
and Anna Branch, were all excellent.
The supper in the ladies' dining-hall was
a decided success, as might be expected
from the efficient committee of ladies
who had it in charge. Miss Jennie War
rem presided at the organ in her efficient
manner. Great credit is due Superinten-
dent W. c. Hack for his untiring efforts
in looking after the whole affair and sur
mounting the many difficulties he had to
encounter
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

with singing, followed by prayer by Rev.
s. w. Bidwell. Then came recitations
and singing by the children, all of whom
did well. The presents on the tree were
next distributed. Pastor, parents, chill
dren and friends were all remembered.
1t was very pleasant affair altogether.
The Chico California; Enterprise of
Dec. gives an account of the death
near there on that day of Daniel Bidwell,
formerly well known here. 1t appears
that he was stricken with paralysis a
week before his death, and never after
ward spoke or recognized any one. The
Enterprise says: Deceased was born
in the State of New York on the 4th of
March. 1907, and came to California in
1854. and settled on the farm and home
stead near Chico in 1856. where he has
lived ever since. Uncle Daniel, as he
was Familiarity called, was a man of ex-
cellent Judgment, kind-hearted and So
ciable with all who came in contact with
him."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
WHITING.

1he Christmas cantata, on Tuesday
evening, gotten up by the young people,
was complete success. They were
greeted by a crowded house. One es-
pecially notable feature of the musical
entertainment was the singing and act
ing of the children, who performed their
parts admirably. A very large proper
ton of the audience attended the social
gathering in the ladies' rooms which fol-
lowed, and over two hundred guests par
took of the bountiful chicken-pie supper
provided by the ladies, the net proceeds
of which were nearly sufficient to pay
for the fine organ recently purchased by
the Ladies' Aid society.
Deferred
At the recent golden wedding of Dan
lei and Nancy Needham, over 100 sat
down to a good old-fashioned oyster sup
per. The many friends and townspeople
were invited and in spite of the rain and
mud, this number came to the town hall.
where the supper was served. The QUAR-
tet club sang some very fine pieces and
lid Huntley of Leicester Junction sang
two or three sentimental songs for the
benefit of the old people. This gather
ing was. as Mr.. and Mrs. Needham want
ed 1T, general meeting of all their old
friends. They objected to having anv
paper circulated to get present of any
KIND, but a few of the friends did contri
butte enough to get two very nice arm
chairs for them. They and every one
there seemed to enjoy this gathering.
Ihere was an abundance of everything,
and for Mr.. and Mrs. Needham we sim
cerely thank the ladies that contributed
the cake, ETC.. for the fiftieth anniversary
of their married life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
WEST CORNWALL.
Thad. and Mark Dean are spending the
holidays at home.

Thad. and Mark Dean are spending the
holidays at home.
Mrs. c. A. Flanders of Pittsford spent
Christmas with her relatives here.
Mrs. Warren Norton and child are Wis
iting relatives in Vergennes and Panton.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with
Mrs. j. A. Foote the first Wednesday in
January.
There was a Sabbath school concert Sun
day evening at the Baptist church with
responsive readings, recitations and sing
ing.
Christmas has come once more, bring
ing joy and feastng to many homes and
sadness to many others, for all do not
share alike in this worlds goods and
some little ones awoke to find well-filled
stockings and manv another had no
stocking to fill. Family gatherings were
in order and turkeys, ducks and other
substantials graced the family board.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
CORNWALL.
Deferred from last week.


Farmers are contracting their potatoes
for IS cents bushel.
The Gale Bros. are making extensive
repairs on the old homestead.
Miss Mary Rowe is home from her
school at SaXton's River for the holiday
vacation.
John Marseills had the misfortune to
cut frightful cash in his foot. He was
working on the Dyer job.
n. B. Douglas of Pittsford was in
town the other day. He tells us he is
still running his creamery in Pittsford.
marketing the cream instead of making
butter.
The debating club entertained a good
audience on Monday evening. The sub
iect of Money or Moral character was
handled with success. The next meet
ing will be held on Thursday evening.
the 10Th, when mock trial by jury will
be the order of exercises.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
County 21eps.
BRISTOL.


Our merchants report large sale of
holiday goods.
The winter term of the graded school
will open Jan. 3.
John Gary has been seriously ill with
pneumonia, but is improving.
There have been nine burials in the
village cemetery since Nov. %.
The dance Friday night at the Com
mercial house passed off pleasantly.
Henry Soper, who has been in poor
health so long, seems to be failing slowly.
Samuel E. Corey died last Saturday
night. The funeral was held on Tues
day.
Homer Nimblet is at work in NJ. S.
Varney's furniture and undertaking
rooms.
Dr. James Healy will give the second
lecture of the course at Holly hall, Jan.
2; subject, NO"
Bert Sargent intends to move his meat
business into his new market in Union
block this week.
The graded school building'is being put
in order this week in readiness for the
winter term of school.
The new Baptist pastor, Rev. 5. E.
Miller, is expected this week and will oc-
cupy the desk next Sunday.
1
We have heard nothing of late from
that minstrel show that the Citizens
band was to entertain us with.
Mrs. Gillette has heard by way of tele-
gram from Boston that her brother-in-
law, Mr.. Carton, is at the point of death.
Our townsman, d. E. Taylor. has
charge of some two or three hundred
men in the employ of DR.. Webb at Shell
burne.
Letters from Messrs. Stewart. Smith
ard Ridley, who left here for California
a few weeks since, report them in usual
health and spirits.
Business is lively here since sleighing
came, and the wood and log merchants
are busy. The yard of the Bristol Mfg
company is rapidly filling up.
VIII Aldrich has moved into the Drake
house at the corner of Mountain and
Spring streets. Report has it that Mr.
Aldrich has purchased the property.
j. III. Grant of Rutland has lost four
children by diptheria, all he has, and is
himself sick with the same disease. Mr.
Grant was formerly resident of Bristol
Michael Callahan is in very poor
health. Mr.. Callahan was a member of
Capt. n. F. Dunshee's Co. c.. 14th Yer
mont regiment, and was wounded at Get
tysburgh.
The Christmas boat at the Baptist
church was success and all the eXercis-
es passed off pleasantly. There was a
Christmas elephant at the Methodist
house Monday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
encounter.
RIPTON.
Deferred from last week

Mrs. Flora (Wheeler) Shafner of Rut-
land was in town visiting relatives a few
days early this week.
Carl Guptil, our popular stage-driver
to Hancock, has been quite sick, and
though better does not venture out yet.
We were pleased to meet Frank Pierce
on the street looking far better than
might have been expected after his con-
tinement in sick room.
On December II, Matte, daughter of
G. w. and Ada Gilmore, passed away,
leaving many friends to mourn for the
loss of her companionship.
Outpost Office officials were nicely
surprised day or two ago by the advent
of special agent of the department,
who called around on an inspecting tour.
Mrs. Betsey King had the misfortune
to get fall on Il pile of stones, few
days ago, and was badly bruised about
the neck and face, but is now up and
about the house
Our supreme court has adjourned.
Among the last business transacted by
it were the State VS.. Chester Butterfield
of Lincoln, charged with dealing in the
contraband, in which Butterfield was re-
quested to loan the State $50 and eXpens-
es amounting to Sl4.50; State VS.. c..
Tulley, assault with intent to kill, armed
with dangerous weapon, in which Mr..
Tulley waived examination, was bound
up and found bail.
Reuben Nichols Foster was born In
Barre, VI, Jan. s, 1919, and nearly forty
years ago came to this town and identi-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
EAST MIDDLEBuRY,

Mrs. A. English has had relapse and
is quite feeble.
ii. Jennings has moved to the Delphia
Roberts place.
G. Hope the other day killed hog that
weighed 474 lbs.
The place owned by the late Mrs. Irene
Dunklee has been purchased by Edward
LenO.
Rev. S. W. Bidwell preached at the
church last Sunday, the Methodist pas
tor, Rev. j. S. Mott, not being able to
meet his appointment.
The concert and Christmas-tree festival
on Saturday evening were enjoyed by a
crowded house. The exercises began
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
NOTICE..

To all dairymen within IL miles of our
creamery at West salisbury, we would re-
specially announce that we will, another
season. buy cream raised by the improved
Cooley process, gathering the same at our ex
pense and Swimming IL ourselves, where we
can establish routes sufficiently large to in
sure permanency, at the highest market
price paid In Middlebury tor the best dairy
butter, saving the dairymen the cost of pack
ages and labor OF making and marketing; the
price to be liked once "A month according to
our previous CUSTOM and pay tor the same
monthly.
soft ATWOOD A JONES
West salisbury, VT, Dec. IA, 1887.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30

Mrs. DIR. w. n. Kidder returned to her
home in Lynn, Mass, Saturday, Dec. n.
One of the most pleasant family gather
ings was held ut the residence of W. 5.
Alden on Dec. 26. The party assembled
numbered twenty-many of the invited
not being able to be present. All were
handsomely entertained by the mother,
Mrs. Harriet n. Alden, and the hostess.
Mrs. Sarah \. Alden. a good family
visit was the chief object of the gather
ing, though much of the time was passed
in playing various games and in enjoying
the entertainment which the young people
had to offer All, having satisfied them
selves with what a bountiful supper
offered. proclaimed Otis II. Capron
Santa Claus. Each one received nice
share of Christmas presents. which
covered large table. Fine music and
happy hearts added much to the enjoy
ment of the occasion. The day was far
spent when all with cheerful feelings
and many good wishes left for their
homes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
NOTICE.

whereas, nv wife, Hattie, has left my bed
ana board without just cause or provocation,
hereby forbid any one 10 harbor or trust her
on my account after this date.
JOHN KENWORTHY.
Middlebury, VT, Dec l2, 1887.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-12-30
Farms for Sale
In Hancock, Addison County, Vermont
TW o FAR MS.

Both being on the stage road leading from
Hancock to Middlebury The first farm is
located one mile west of Hancock village,
known as the Robbins Farm, containing about
two hundred and forty acres OF land, n large
two-story house and wood-shed; two large
barns, old, but in very good repair; running
water to the house and barns; large apple
orchard, and nice sugar bush of four hun.
dred trees; fences in good repair; land in
good condition; wood and saving timber in
abundance within half mile OF a saw mill.
The other farm is three miles from the vii.
iage, and contains about sixty-five acres OF
land; good house and ell part tor kitchen
also wood shed adjoining the house and a
good barn and sheep barn connected by n
shed, also dry house and running water to
the house and barns Buildings all in good
condition; good apple orchard also IA splen-
did sugar bush of four hundred maple trees.
Any one looking TO" a home should examine
these places before purchasing elsewhere as
they must and will be sold Mt bargain. En-.
quire of the undersigned for further particu-
lars. Titles perfect
l2-tf &. NJ. ROBBINS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-24
ANNAPoIIs Nd WEDNESDAY, EVENING AUGUST "A, 1857
Home s.Doctoring'' in Pioneer Times.

The rigid economy demanded by the
situation made resort necessary to all
sorts of queer appliances. Ii was espe-
cially in the direction of the doctors bills
that the most strenuous efforts were made
to save the expenditure of money. There
were scores of home remedies in use, many
Of which were of the most astonishing
character, and all of which were the pre-
scription of the old ladies. Some form OF
patent medicine was always in favor, from
opodeldoc to pain killers and cholagogue.
One favorite remedy for the stopping of
severe vomiting may he mentioned as one
that was very popular. 1t was the kill
ing of a chicken, anil the boiling of il,
feathers, blood, entrails and vermin, for q
soup of which the patient was to take a
teaspoonful every fifteen minutes. Lo-
bella, thoroughwort and wormwood were
in common use, and we're prescribed for
almost every ailment. That they effected
many cures is not to be doubted; they
were so bitter, so nauseating, that the
patient generally recovered, or thought he
did, in time to avoid a second dose.
In the spring the blood had to be looked
after EPSON salts and cider were a
favorite purifier, to bc taken three times a
day. Dandelions, sarsaparilla and blood
root, stepped in whisky, boneset, ''sassa-
move the distractions of winter.
What country boy does not remember
with uncomfortable loathing the annual
spring dose of "brimstone and molassesg'
-"Poliuto' in Chicago Times.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-24
Tnsurlng enc Aged.

The prudential companies insure grand.
fathers and grandmothers as well as the
little ones on the weekly payment plan.
In this case the premium is almost in
variably paid by the sons and daughters
of the old folks, many having families of
their own, and insuring their OWL chill
dren as well as their parents, so that in
some tenement households it is not I'M
common for an agent to collect the pre-
MUM on the life of a baby and that of a
grandmother at the same time But the
amount of the premium is not the same.
The limit of age in the table before me is
20 years. In the case Of person of 40
years the five cent payment only secures
q trifie-60 cents. For a weekly payment
of % cents, however, person of 40 years
is allowed $500, and for 80 cents per week
he or she secures 5000. At 80 years the
payment Is $500 for % centsper week and
$400 for so cents. At 60 years it is $12O
for % cents and $240 for 80 cents, and at
90 years it is $65 for the smaller and $3.50
for the larger sum.
In the case of the old folks as we'll as
the children, the object generally is to Sc
cure enough money at death to pay the
funeral expenses. This is not speculation,
like the graveyard insurance. that has
folrished in many places. 1t is merely
prudential provision for the day when the
undertaken will surely call. If anything
remains over when he is paid, so much the
better; it is sure to be needed. Pruden-
tial insurance is in many respects very
good thing. The objections to it are
chiefly sentimental, and mere sentiment is
always more likely to hinder than help in
the struggle of life Our German friends
seem to have less of it than most others,
which partly accounts for their greater
readiness to insure life as well as their
property.-New York Cor. Detroit Free
Press